IT SAP ECC PP/APO Consultant

Requisition Number: 65354

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies.  Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes.  IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

In this role, you will work as a specialist in the Global SAP dev/ops team with focus on Corning’s Optical Communication Group. You can become part of a great journey together with us to optimize and grow the company with the benefits of SAP application working in a private cloud and the extension to SAP BTP. You will work with colleagues from different regions, lead meetings, and take responsibility for the ECC PP and APO area. You will help us to transform the ECC environments towards S/4 HANA, including APO transformation to S/4 and IBP.

Role Purpose:

In this position, you will be part of a global SAP support team providing guidance and support in the PP and APO modules for both projects and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Build SAP technology Supply Chain solutions in conjunction with SAP and Non-SAP components
• Design, set-up, and test prototype and production Supply Chain solutions and ensure that all the pieces work together seamlessly
• Work with the Corning’s PP/APO DevOps project team, Businesses, Business Engagement, Service Line Owner, to create stand-out supply chain offerings powered by SAP
• Understand Supply chain problems in the areas of Planning and propose end state architecture and work closely with the IBP dev/ops team
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders and gain the trust of key advisors
• Continue to learn and develop your technical SAP and business expertise
• Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 15% depending on business need and requirements

Experiences/Education – Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field 
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Solution Design, end-to-end architecting with SAP APO and ECC (or S/4) with In-depth knowledge of SAP Best Practices and trends
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading solution design activities for APO projects
• Excellent communication and written skills to aid in RICEF creation and design document creation.

• Proven track record of working in DevOps teams, projects and managing upgrades, and deployments

Required Skills:

• Plan to Produce (PTP) / PP – Ability to demonstrate SAP (ECC or S/4) Processes for Plan to Produce
• APO Demand Planning – experience with process chains, macros, planning books, planning areas
• Experience with CIF, Core processing, troubleshooting and fixing errors
• Knowledge of Function Modules and User Exits related to the CIF, as well as LiveCache including troubleshooting data issues

Experience in one or more of the following is highly desirable:

• Plan-to-Produce stream - Ability to demonstrate SAP ECC processes in Plan to Produce
• Experience in PP (Production Planning) and APO (Advanced Planning Optimizer) Management) implementation & customizing
• Strong knowledge in setting up various kinds of planning processes and integration with other planning solutions like SAP IBP and third-party planning solutions
• Experience in dealing with key integration areas procurement, supply chain, warehouse management
• Conduct working sessions with business users as required to clarify requirements or troubleshoot issues
• Work in Corning’s ITSM related applications like ServiceNow, Teams, Cloud ALM, Signavio, Sharepoint, SAP Solution Manager

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.